Pennsylvania Medical Cannabis Card
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New Patients
All patients must have at least one of the qualifying conditions to apply for a medical certification. After verifying you meet at least one qualifying condition, ensure you have what you need for a smooth appointment process by reviewing what to have available for your telemed appointment.
Existing Patients
We offer recertification for patients who because of various reasons do not have their card anymore.
Pennsylvania Patient Medical Cannabis Card Instructions
- Register with the State (PA DOH)
- You must create a profile in the state’s official registry before seeing a doctor.
- Create Your Account
- Go to the PA Medical Marijuana Registry (The official DOH patient portal)
- Select “Patient Registration” to create a profile
- Provide your details exactly as they appear on your government-issued ID.
- Proof of Residency: You must be a legal resident of Pennsylvania. You will need a valid PA Driver’s License or state-issued ID with your current address.
- Receive Your Patient ID: After registering, the system will instantly issue a unique Patient ID Number. Keep this number handy!
- Get Certified by an Approved Physician
- You must be certified by a doctor who is registered with the PA Medical Marijuana Program.
- The Certification Visit
- Find a Registered Physician: The DOH website provides a list of approved practitioners. Schedule an appointment (telehealth is commonly accepted).
- Attend Your Appointment: The doctor will review your medical history, discuss your condition, and determine if you qualify.
- Physician Certification: If approved, the doctor will electronically submit your certification directly to the DOH registry, linking it to your Patient ID Number.
- Note: You do not need to submit the certification form yourself; the doctor handles the submission.
- Pay the State Fee and Receive Your Card
- After the doctor submits the certification, you must log back in to finish the process.
- Complete the Application & Pay
- Wait for the Email: You will receive an email from the DOH when your certification has been successfully processed and is ready for payment.
- Log back into the PA Medical Marijuana Registry.
- Navigate to the payment section and submit the State Application Fee of $50.00.
- Note: Patients participating in certain government assistance programs (like Medicaid, SNAP, WIC, CHIP) may qualify for a waived fee.
- Confirm the Payment to finalize your application.
- Card Delivery
- Once payment is confirmed, the DOH will print and mail your Medical Marijuana ID Card to the address listed on your account.
- Cards typically arrive in 7 to 10 business days.
- You must have the physical card in hand to legally purchase medical marijuana at a licensed dispensary.
Qualifying Conditions for a Medical Cannabis Certification in Pennsylvania.
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- Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
- AIDS / HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Autism
C
- Cancer
- Chronic Pain
D
- Damage to the Nervous Tissue of the Central Nervous System
- Dyskinetic and Spastic Movement Disorders
E
- Epilepsy
G
- Glaucoma
H
- Hepatitis A, B and C
- Huntington’s Disease (HD)
I
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
M
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Muscle Spasms
N
- Neuropathy
O
- Opioid Use Disorder
P
- Palliative Care (Admittance Into Hospice)
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
S
- Seizures and Seizure Disorders
- Sickle Cell Diseases (SCDs), including Sickle Cell Anemia
- Spinal Cord Injuries (SCIs) and Spinal Cord Diseases (SCDs)
T
- Tourette’s Syndrome
Medical Cannabis Certification & Ongoing Support
Medical Cannabis Outreach provides convenient remote telemedicine appointments for Pennsylvania patients seeking medical cannabis certification or renewal support.
Complete your evaluation from the privacy of your home or another location of your choosing. Our team can help you understand the certification process and prepare for your next steps.